PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a public elementary school that is part of the JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 710 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, located in Boise, Idaho, is a specialized educational institution that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on performing and visual arts. As a public charter school, it offers a unique environment for students in grades K-8 who are interested in cultivating their creative talents alongside their core studies. The school is known for its commitment to providing students with high-quality instruction in areas such as music, dance, theater, and fine arts, ensuring that creativity is woven into the daily educational experience.
Beyond its artistic programming, the school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere and character development. By leveraging the charter school model, PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS maintains smaller class sizes and a specialized faculty dedicated to helping students develop both critical thinking skills and self-expression. It is a popular choice for families in the Treasure Valley who are looking for a school that values academic achievement while providing a robust outlet for artistic passion and extracurricular enrichment.
For more information, contact PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS at (208) 855-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BOISE, ID 83713-0530
(208) 855-4100
PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a public school in BOISE, ID with about 710 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
- Total Students:
- 710
- Teachers:
- 31.62
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 710 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PIONEER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 56.8%
- Male
- 43.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.